Idahoan Mexican Casserole

With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, I have Mexican food on the brain. But I almost always have Mexican food on the brain so this isn’t exactly anything new but what IS new is our Bacon & Cheddar Chipotle Flavored Mashed Potatoes. Inspired by this new product as well as the pending holiday celebrating the heritage and pride of Mexico, it seemed like the perfect time to put on some merengue and get cooking!

My mom used to make a dish she called Spoon Bread Tamale Pie that was a childhood favorite. I used that recipe as a base, but lightened it up a bit by incorporating ground turkey instead of beef. With the veggies and loads of spices you get big flavor with less calories. Topping it with Bacon & Cheddar Chipotle Flavored Mashed Potatoes makes it reminiscent of a Mexican shepherd’s pie and adds that one little last kick of spice.

Serve with your favorite hot sauce, salsa and a dollop of sour cream (or plain yogurt) and look forward to leftovers that are even better the next day (if there are any, that is). Let the fiesta begin!